From tomorrow (1 April 2014) foreign hauliers will be charged to use UK roads under the HGV Road User Levy, which is being brought in nearly a year ahead of schedule.
Fleet Operating Costs
International Tyres is to introduce a new brand of truck, bus and coach tyre into the UK, following an exclusive deal with Riken.
Tyres & Retreads
Isuzu Truck will be unveiling four Euro 6 vehicles and a parts club loyalty scheme at the CV Show (29 April to 1 May2014 at the NEC).
Rigids
The 5,000th DAF truck built and bodied at Leyland Trucks was handed over to Royal Mail at an event last Friday (28 March 2014) at the Lancashire assembly plant.
Rigids
Hargreaves Logistics has signed a deal with Steertrak to complete a programme of axle, wheel and steering alignment across its fleet of tractor units, rigids and trailers.
Wheel Alignment
For the second year running, Citroën's Ready to Run commercial vehicle programme has won the Vans A2Z One-Stop Shop Award.
Car Derived Vans
Mann + Hummel has been named a GM Supplier of the Year for the 19th time and also received the company's Overdrive Award – reserved for just four suppliers worldwide.
Engines & Engine Parts
Road safety charity Brake is calling on small businesses with employees who drive for work to explore how they can cut costs and improve road safety, using its free guide.
Road Safety
Commercial vehicle rental and contract hire specialist Burnt Tree has launched a fleet management tool that provides real time views of vehicles' statuses.
Fleet Management Systems
Howard Tenens move to convert a further 36 of its trucks converted to run on a blend of CNG (compressed natural gas) and diesel means that 85% of its LGV fleet is now dual-fuel.
Alternative Fuels
Demand for new commercial vehicles increased across the EU for the sixth consecutive month, according to latest figures from ACEA (the European Automobile Manufacturers' Association).
Sales Figures
Gateshead-based general haulage contractor Tyneside Express has added four DAF CF 85-460 6x2 Euro 5 tractor units, plated at 44 tonne, to its 14-strong fleet.
Tractor Units